BUSHWACKER'S
TRADING POST
This Military style event was conducted on Sunday ~ Sept. 26, 2004 ~ in the old, New Reading Cemetery North of the town. The Cousins are separated by 750 miles, 250 years and 14 generations. (7 generations back in time, then 7 more generations forward.) Both men are descended from the same Fifth Great-Grandfather, Captain John George Overmayer, a Revolutionary War Patriot. John appears to favor the Vogt line (Also known as the "Black Vogts") of his fifth G-Grandmother‘s side, and Col. Larry looks to descend from the Overmeyer side.
I think re-enactments are great, but I can think of one thing greater. That is to know without question that you are descended from one of the heroes of the many wars that this nation has fought to preserve its liberties.
What a shame that most of us have no idea that our ancestors played a part in history. Whether you are descended from someone who fought in the War Between the States or the Revolutionary War, there is a real pride that comes when your engraved certificate arrives proclaiming that you are officially a member of that war's society of descendants.
Some of us in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) have purchased authentic replica Revolutionary War uniforms. We don't want to get our $1000 uniform dirty by rolling around recreating battle scenes, but we do wear them to perform color guard duties or participate in ceremonies to mark the graves of our patriot ancestors. We've also been known to participate in the taping of documentaries of the War of Independence.
I spend a great deal of time researching (free of charge) the ancestry of anyone wanting to join the SAR. I find a Revolutionary War soldier in your ancestral line, gather the necessary documentation to prove each generations' relationship to the next, and prepare your application to join. You pay only the standard application fees and member dues.
I've recruited more new SAR members in the past two years than anyone else in the country, and you have an open invitation to contact me so I can get started on your application. I'm Colonel Larry P. Cornwell, USAF-Retired, and you can reach me at LaCornwell@aol.com.
Through the magic of modern technology, I am shown signing my Sons of the American Revolution application while my Son, Brian, oversees the process.
This event is shown as taking place on the great library table in Independence Hall, located in Philadelphia, PA....
A true figment of our imagination.
Here is the link to my S.A.R. Chapter.
The Rufus Putnam Chapter of the
Ohio Society of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
http://rufusputnamsar.org/
Compatriot Keith Kaufman is the most visibly active S.A.R member
that I have the pleasure of knowing.
Follows is a link to his personal PHOTO ALBUM...
A testament to his work and dedication.
http://www.netpluscom.com/~kkaufman/PhotoGallery/photo_gallery.htm
Ron Lail of the Watauga Chapter
Tennessee Society Sons of the American Revolution
Memorial Service at Sycamore Shoals Historic Area
- Pictures -
http://hillbillieshaven.tripod.com:80/sycamoreshoals/index.album/100_0524?i=1